Loch Shiel Cruise, Scotland's Best Kept Secret!

[@rosieframpton4239]

Been a busy couple of Full Loch Cruises since you posted this Dan! Thanks for the exposure of Loch Shiel Cruises, Aly and the eagles are very grateful. 🙂 You are welcome on board any time, just give us a shout.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Rosie, I’m glad that the video has given the positive exposure that the cruise and staff thoroughly deserve. I’ll definitely take you up on a return visit. All the best 😊

[@GrandPrixDecals]

My friend has an Art Gallery just down the road from Acharacle, Resipole Studios. A beautiful historic building and probably one of the largest private art galleries in Scotland. Check it out online.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks for that, I will definitely check it out 👍🏻

[@relichunter7984]

Great video again Dan, lovely photos of both the wildlife and landscape.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much, really appreciate your continued support and great comments 👍🏻

[@ianjackson1670]

Hi Dan Another great video the reflections on the Loch was amazing!!

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Ian, appreciated as always 👍🏻

[@jeanlouis83]

Hello Dan very interesting vidéo and the eagle is fantastic

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much for your comment and continued support Jean Louis, it’s really appreciated 👍🏻

[@Capcity44]

Awesome cruise, and great images too!

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much I always appreciate your comments and support 👍🏻

[@derekclark4762]

Bloody Norha,you've done it again, with another excellent video, thanks Dan it makes my Sunday evening when I've watched your video presentation, right up my street when it's raptors though, but whatever the subject is it's always a pleasure listening to your commentary. All videos have been marvellous thanks again

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks Derek, that was a fantastic comment to read I really appreciate it. All the best mate 👍🏻

[@davidbone-m4u]

Absolutely fantastic Dan , wildlife & landscapes ace , if you get lucky with weather Scotland is the best place on earth for photography !!! Bet this cruise will be busier from now on !!!!!😀😀

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much I appreciate that. You are absolutely right about Scotland, if you could guarantee the weather you’d never go anywhere else. All the best 👍🏻

[@andywilson3381]

Brilliant Dan, looks an amazing place definitely one for the bucket list 👍

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Andy, I can definitely recommend this one it’s a cracker 👍🏻

[@stuartrobertson8846]

Amazing

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Stuart, appreciate it 👍🏻

[@laurencearnold5822]

Amazing Dan super experience, I would have never known about it.

[@danwillis_photography]

Cheers Laurence, I had no idea too. It’s well worth a visit 👍🏻

[@pewpewgaming43]

Great work Dan! Loved the photographs, they are tack sharp. I have shown this to my Father-in-law also, who is a keen birder and currently lives in Scotland. I think he would be very interested in this 🙂

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Deano I hope your Father in-law enjoys it. All the best 👍🏻

[@balgavieslochospreys6836]

Good stuff Dan !

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much for your continued support 👍🏻

[@V8AM]

Some stunning imagery Dan - fantastic stuff

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much I appreciate it 👍🏻

[@robertgilbert484]

I am just watching your video and am blown away by your photos and video content. As a Scotsman living in Australia, sometimes I wish we had never left!

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Robert, Scotland really is one of the most beautiful countries in the world in my opinion. All the best 👍🏻

[@eaglevp]

That was amazing Dan

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much I appreciate that 👍🏻

[@derekflynnsnr]

Fab video Dan, some super shots too, well done on the 3K subscribers 👍🏻

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Derek, I really do appreciate your comments and continued support mate. All the best 👍🏻

[@trippydippy-j5n]

Another great video ❤ Imagine if Scotland had amazing weather all year round, there would be no need to go abroad 🎉

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much and I completely agree with you, if we could guarantee the weather in the UK you would definitely not travel abroad. All the very best 👍🏻

[@Warman_12]

That first picture Dan 😍

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much mate 👍🏻

[@alisoncook2931]

Brilliant video!! Live in Dalnabreck and am sitting with Pete right now!!

[@danwillis_photography]

Thank you Alison and what a truly beautiful part of the world you live in, please pass my regards on to Pete 😊

[@ashstubbings2603]

Reminds me so much of when I visited the Isle of Skye almost 10 years ago. We saw White Tailed Eagles and Golden Eagles too. Unforgettable!

[@danwillis_photography]

I too have visited the Isle of Skye it’s an incredible island, thanks for sharing your experience. All the best 👍🏻

[@BrianWob-s4g]

What can one say but WOW what a film Attenborough packham eat your heart out this should be shown on mainstream tv ❤

[@danwillis_photography]

Thank you, that comment has made my absolute day. I really appreciate you taking the time to say that and supporting the channel. All the very best

[@KWTImages]

Looks like you had an awesome day, and we're spoiled by wildlife and Peters commentary 😊👊👍

[@danwillis_photography]

It was a fantastic experience, thanks for suggesting it Keith I really appreciate it. Pine Martens coming next, I hope I’ve done them and you the justice they deserve mate 👍🏻

[@KWTImages]

@danwillis_photography looking forward to the blog, I was just glad you guys enjoyed the hide, and the Pine Martens 😀 just love showing everyone now what I have been seeing...👍👊😀

[@danwillis_photography]

@@KWTImages it was incredible mate, Jen and I have not stopped talking about it 👍🏻

[@KWTImages]

@@danwillis_photography 😊😊😊👊

[@joncothranphotography9375]

Cool cruise there Dan! That looked to be a great trip! Thanks so much for bringing us along! ...

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Jon, it was a real lucky find and something that I will be returning to next year for sure. All the very best and I hope that you and yours have a very Merry Christmas and a happy NewYear

[@joncothranphotography9375]

@@danwillis_photography And the Merriest of Christmas' to you and yours! Stay Safe!

[@andybone]

Hi Dan that was sensational and you made it a joy to watch incredible images as usual.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks Andy, appreciate your comment and continued support mate. All the best 👍🏻

[@njs12706]

Awesome birds and well captured too👍🏻👍🏻

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much I appreciate that 👍🏻

[@leemanton3169]

Another fantastic vlog Dan some great photos both wildlife and landscape.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Lee, really appreciate it mate 👍🏻

[@garylancelles6666]

Really enjoyed the vlog, stunning looking place and the sea eagles 🦅 wow.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Gary, appreciate that mate 👍🏻

[@Trish12303]

You’re right Dan, that Loch is breathtaking!! Spectacular images as well!! I am jealous! 😁

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks so much Patty for your lovely comment and continued support it’s really appreciated 👍🏻

[@MrCopper4]

Great shots. Always look forward to each weeks video😮

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much, I really appreciate your support 👍🏻

[@andywhiteside16]

that was absolutely breathtaking dan

[@danwillis_photography]

Many thanks Andy, I really appreciate that. All the best 👍🏻

[@johncairns7433]

This video has cheered up my Saturday morning and thanks for sharing Dan. Oh and those images were stunning.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much John I really appreciate that mate 👍🏻

[@GeoffCooper]

Fantastic video and that cruise is definitely something I'll check out! It's so true about looking for eagles that until you see one, you wonder if buzzards might be eagles, but once you've seen the first eagle of the day, that seems like a daft thing to have done!!

[@danwillis_photography]

Cheers Geoff I really do appreciate your comments mate. I can thoroughly recommend the cruise it’s a fantastic experience 👍🏻

[@stephencooper8565]

Super video as usual. The eagle shots in the tree and on the shore were amazing , bet you are well chuffed with them . Stunning

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks Stephen I am really pleased with the shots but there’s always room for improvement and a reason to return. Appreciate your continued support mate, all the best 👍🏻

[@ianwilsonwildlifephotography]

Another great video and stunning images Dan. We off up to the Cairngorms next week staying at the Grants. Think Loch Shiel abit too far for us but hoping to still see some great wildlife during our stay. Defo one for the future though. 😃👍

[@danwillis_photography]

Many thanks Ian, hope you have a fantastic trip in the Cairngorms, it’s a stunning part of the UK. All the best 👍🏻

[@ianwilsonwildlifephotography]

@@danwillis_photography thanks Dan yeah really looking forward to it.

[@juliangreaves4727]

That was awesome Dan. I’ll definitely darken their gangplank one day soon!

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Julian, I appreciate it 👍🏻

[@twitcherspictures]

Wow you keep on nailing it Dan. Great photos and great presentation. As others have said 10/10

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much, really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@chrismc2090]

Amazing wildlife and landscape reflections Dan, truly magnificent, another for my bucket list 😅

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Chris, really appreciate your comment 👍🏻

[@grahamperkin7349]

Wow! never knew of this one, will certainly be on the list now mate. awesome!

[@danwillis_photography]

It’s definitely worth visiting Graham it’s a cracking cruise and Peter the guide is an awesome guy, his knowledge is mind blowing. Thanks for your comment, all the best mate 👍🏻

[@waldogarcia2605]

Awesome video. I’m in South Florida in the US and I can not wait for winter migration to enjoy the birds that are passing by.

[@danwillis_photography]

South Florida is a place I’d love to visit for bird photography. Thanks very much for your comment 👍🏻

[@zepps46]

Hi Dan, just subscribed to your channel, just watched the Loch Shiel video absolutely fantastic. I,m a retiree and been doing amateur photography for a few years and decided to start into wildlife photography so I have uprated my camera gear and purchased a high res camera and 2 new long lenes which was quite an investment, as a beginner in wildlife photography your videos given great inspiration and has pushed me to get out there and take pictures. as I reside in the northeast Scotland I will give the Loch Shiel cruise a go, Cheers Dan, Regards Alan.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much for your comment Alan and thanks for subscribing I really appreciate it. When I initially setup my channel it was about sharing my experiences with wildlife as I love every second of it. The more people who say that the channel inspires them is the best response I can get so thank you. All the best with your journey into this very exciting and rewarding hobby 👍🏻

[@iandalziel3541]

A great video Dan.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much 👍🏻

[@lukemedcraft446]

Great video Dan 👍 top draw

[@danwillis_photography]

Cheers Luke, appreciate it mate 👍🏻

[@andyburnley-qc9sw]

Hey Dan another awesome video, will defo be booking this trip... all your videos give me loads of inspiration, recently went to Alan McFadyen's Kingfisher Hide...... loved it... Keep the videos coming mate.......

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Andy. I’m glad you had a fantastic experience at Alan’s hides, he’s got a fantastic setup. Bringing inspiration was and still is the primary aim of making the videos 👍🏻

[@antonoat]

I have to say Dan, that really was something else! Thanks a bunch for sharing this, it's in my diary and notebook. Loved your usual enthusiasm and of course the excellent photographs! 10/10 Cheers.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much for your fantastic response and continued support it’s really appreciated. All the best 👍🏻

[@KarlWellerPhoto]

Looks like you had a great time on the 6hr trip, have not considered that one before, but have seen some good photos coming from it - Will definitely be giving that a go when we are in the area in the future - Thanks Dan 👍🏻

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks Karl, yeah it was a fantastic trip and something I would definitely recommend 👍🏻

[@ianwarren7815]

Looking forward to it, was there in June, it’s amazing!

[@danwillis_photography]

Cheers Ian, I hope I’ve done it justice because I thought exactly the same 👍🏻

[@ianwarren7815]

Yes brilliant video and I actually didn’t go there, got confused😂looks a brilliant place to visit

[@danwillis_photography]

@@ianwarren7815 😂😂😂 well you need to go now for sure 👍🏻

[@cliveingram9840]

I’ve done the Mull cruise but struggled a bit to keep balance as the boat was bobbing in the swell. I still got a few really nice shots but Loch Shiel looks a different prospect. On the list now Dan. Thanks for sharing and amazing images as always.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Clive, I know what you mean about the challenges of photographing on a moving boat, this was much easier on a calm Loch. All the best 👍🏻

[@nickclaytonphotography]

Excellent stuff as always Dan 👌👏👏👏 We’re out on a very similar cruise to this one next week, not sure if it’s the same one but definitely in the same area. Looked amazing that mate, & them reflections under the cloud on the sheet of glass like loch surface were incredible 👌 Enjoy your coffees mate ☕️☕️☕️ We’ll deserved! Keep on keeping on. Best, Nick

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Nick, both Pops and myself really appreciate your comments and support. The coffees are very generous mate. I look forward to seeing all your photos from your Scottish trip 👍🏻 All the best

[@PeterDale-zb2mr]

If you board in Glenfinnan with Loch Shiel Cruises on the Seleas, then you're on the right trip

[@paulliversage4479]

Cheers Dan...Will be trying to go on that.probab next year..any idea if there's a best time

[@danwillis_photography]

I would imagine that when eagles have hungry chicks to feed would most definitely increase chances. Thanks for your comment Paul 👍🏻

[@PeterDale-zb2mr]

Yep, later in the year when all the adults and young of the year, both WTE and Golden Eagles are on the wing, divers have returned to sea though

[@jonbouy22]

very nice dan , off to mull in a couple of weeks to see the white tailed sea eagles and hopefully see an otter also as never managed to capture one , what size lens would be best to take on board the mull boat in your experience would a 500mm lens be to long, thanks

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much. Onboard the Lady Jane photographing the WTSE I would say that the sweet spot is 300mm. I’ve used a 500mm which was great for tight portraits of the head or talons but to get the full bird in shot was too long. I use a 70-200mm but always feel it’s a little short. Hope that helps 👍🏻

[@jonbouy22]

thanks dan was going to take the 500 f4 but think i will take the 100-500 zoom now .@@danwillis_photography

[@behrensf84]

Can you paddle the river Schiel down to the sea?

[@danwillis_photography]

I’m not sure how accessible it is but I would imagine so 👍🏻

[@dominiclester3232]

Nice thanks! NB Loch, not LoK...

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Dominic 👍🏻

[@jeffreybarton1386]

Any chance of sharing where you stopped over Just checked out some local hotels Over £300 per night for a double room Even the travel lodge in fort Williams is £200 per night Scandalous 😮😮

[@danwillis_photography]

That’s a great question Jeffery, we actually rented a Motorhome due to the high cost of accommodation and stayed on a campsite in Acharacle which was really good value. Probably not the answer you were looking for sorry. There is an Ardnamurchan facebook page that might be able to suggest some areas for you also. All the best 👍🏻